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Dave Carroll shares United tales on The View

Musician wraps up third and final video in airlines series

Dave Carroll is scheduled to be a guest on The View Thursday morning [Jan. 14th] to discuss his experiences with United Airlines.

By Chelsey Romain, The Daily Press

First Wolf, now Barbara.

Timmins native Dave Carroll has found himself in great company since the incident when United Airlines broke his guitar last summer.

First it was an appearance on CNN's Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer. Now it's a spot on the couch with the ladies of The View.

2010 East Coast Music Association (ECMA) Fan's Choice Awards Voting now open

Great News! As part of the 2010 East Coast Music Awards in Sydney Cape Breton, fans are now able to cast their vote for their Favourite Music Video as well as their choice for Favourite Artist.

You can cast your vote for United Breaks Guitars as the 2010 ECMA (East Coast Music Association) Fan's Choice Video of the Year Award here.

SOM to perform Milwaukee Irish Fest

The Canadians Are Coming Back To Irish Fest!
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 at 5:38pm

http://www.irishfest.com/festival/music/entertainers2009.php

April 1, 2009
For more information contact Irish Fest 414-476-3378

THE CANADIANS ARE COMING!
NOVA SCOTIA IS COMING BACK AND BRINGING SOME FRIENDS

United Breaks Guitars

United Airlines Song Background (short version)In the spring of 2008, Sons of Maxwell were traveling to Nebraska for a one-week tour and my Taylor guitar was witnessed being thrown by United Airlines baggage handlers in Chicago. I discovered later that the $3500 guitar was severely damaged. They didn’t deny the experience occurred but for nine months the various people I communicated with put the responsibility for dealing with the damage on everyone other than themselves and finally said they would do nothing to compensate me for my loss.

With Video, a Traveler Fights Back

NEW YORK TIMESBy Christine NegroniOctober 28, 2009 United Airlines learned its lesson the hard way that David Carroll was not just another customer.After baggage handlers at United broke his guitar last summer and the airline refused to pay for the $1,200 repair, Mr. Carroll, a Canadian singer, created a music video titled “United Breaks Guitars” that has been viewed more than 5.8 million times. United executives met with him and promised to do better.So how was Mr.

Video of the Year

For Immediate Release(Halifax, NS) Dave Carroll is thrilled to announce that he took home two 2009 Nova Scotia Music Awards yesterday. Carroll won:Digital Artist of the Year , andVideo of the Year (for his widely popular music video United Breaks Guitars).He was also nominated for: SOCAN Songwriter of the Year and Male Artist of the Year (for his Perfect Blue recording). “I’m extremely grateful for my four nominations.

Dave Carroll Nominated for 2010 ECMA Entertainer of the Year

Dave Carroll is honoured to announce that he is nominated for the 2010 East Coast Music Award for Entertainer of the Year.“I am grateful to receive the recognition from my peers and nomination for Entertainer of the Year. As 2009 comes to a close this nomination is truly a highlight of the most exciting and significant year of my career to date.

Coming home for Christmas

By Thomas Perry, The Daily Press

The Sons of Maxwell -- Dave and Don Carroll -- may live in Halifax, but Timmins is still home and they are looking forward to their annual pilgrimage to the City with the Heart of Gold.

The duo will take the stage at Timmins High & Vocational School on Dec. 11-12 for their 11th-annual Christmas concerts.And, as in past years, fans can expect a few surprises.